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January 17, 2025

• Publix wants to give you free food samples before the Super Bowl. Here’s where and when
• Have you received a ticket for passing a stopped school bus? We want to hear from you!
• Billy Causey, ‘protector’ of reefs who Keys anglers once burned in effigy, dies at 81
• What’s Jimmy Butler up to in Miami as he awaits his fate? Hint: A racket is involved
• Florida graduation rates soar. Here are stats for South Florida and Tampa schools
• Mayorkas fears the threats ahead: ‘I don’t think the American public understands the breadth’
• Democrats for Cubans? Party’s historical disregard for the community shows otherwise | Opinion
• Woman steals $200K from 83-year-old, uses some for traffic tickets, Florida cops say
• Us Weekly’s 5 Hot Stories: Justin Baldoni Speaks Out, Inside Former Bachelor Matt James’ Split
• City says Miami Freedom Park is ‘on notice’ for unpaid $12.5M owed for stadium deal
• In Miami Beach, more than 40% of people arrested in 2024 were homeless
• How Ashley Moody’s deep roots shaped the future of Florida’s next U.S. senator
• ‘Just what we need.’ How Unrivaled created a blueprint for women’s basketball
• Judge dismisses Díaz de la Portilla ‘shakedown’ lawsuit, citing legislative immunity
• Florida’s “homestead hostages” hold the key to housing crisis relief | Opinion
• Aquinas’ Finneran and Westminster’s Pena are Broward Cross-Country Runners of the Year
• Jimmy Butler tracker: He will start tonight, as Erik Spoelstra downplays drama ahead of game vs. Nuggets
• Miami awaits Jimmy Butler’s return amid trade rumors, suspension drama. Fans react
• The Dolphins to play internationally in 2025, will headline inaugural NFL Madrid game
• Duo break into fish farm to take exotic fish that grows to 440 pounds, Florida cops say
• Publix is open. Courts? Will garbage get picked up? What’s working on MLK Day in Miami
• Gay police captain was demoted for taking leave to care for newborn, DC lawsuit says
• Key chain leads to man accused of killing engaged couple in 2000, Florida cops say
• Will Trump Jr. bring new girlfriend to the inauguration festivities? Here’s what we heard
• ‘Curse tablets’ addressed to Roman god found at ancient cemetery. What do they say?
• He was the Caribbean’s man at the OAS. Now he’s vying to be its leading diplomat
• Bondi lobbied for China-backed company that has active case against U.S. government
• Work has started on a candy-color walking bridge in South Beach. When will it open?
• Woman helps boyfriend kill her ex when he finds out they’re together, Florida cops say
• 2-year-old dies from overdose on fentanyl and xylazine, Florida cops say. Mom charged
• Marlins announce manager Clayton McCullough’s coaching staff. What to know
• Armed man randomly shoots near hikers at popular state park, Georgia cops say
• Trustee wipes more than $600,000 from 91-year-old widow’s bank account, AL officials say
• Florida’s DeSantis puts politics over tradition with flag order to appease Trump | Opinion
• Hoda Kotb says not much has changed since she retired from the ‘Today’ show
• ‘Shy’ creature peaks out from safety of coral reef in the Maldives. It’s a new species
• Freed opposition leader Ferrer urges Trump to be firm with Cuba, help alleviate hunger
• Migrant-smuggling operation is stopped in Coral Gables, police say
• Elusive creature with ‘window’ in its eyelid found in China city. It’s a new species
• Shelter cat’s 4 kittens were adopted. Now, the ‘sweet’ mama waits for home of her own
• Aquinas, Cypress Bay, NBP coaches earn Broward Volleyball Coach of the Year honors
• Westminster’s Lindbergh and Dillard’s Gill are Broward Cross-Country Coaches of the Year
• A man was found shot in a stopped car on a Broward street. What police are saying
• A coin dealer scammed buyers out of thousands at a Florida flea market, deputies say
• Aquinas’ Porter and Calvary Christian’s Boyd are Broward Volleyball Players of the Year
• Losing skid continues for UM women as they fall short 83-79 at home to Boston College
• Panthers give up three power-play goals, Bobrovsky pulled in loss to Red Wings
• Results are in. Miami LaSalle basketball standout voted Herald High School Athlete of the Week
• South Florida broker faces prison time after managing condos for sanctioned Russian oligarchs
• The Israeli hostage deal is a moment for relief, but not celebration | Opinion
• Scared of Trump? Don’t move overseas yet — he won’t be a dictator on day one | Opinion
• What can be done to improve care at this South Florida hospital? Nurses call for a change
• NY man accused of killing, beating four homeless people in Miami. Possible hate crime
• Gulliver Prep, St. Thomas Aquinas and True North basketball, NSU University soccer and more
• Pochettino: Team USA needs more patriotism, arrogance to reach peak at 2026 World Cup
• Mom buys Powerball ticket in Maryland — and the prize is so big it doesn’t ‘seem real’
• Pepsi to replace ‘permanent’ flavor with a new one. Here’s when you can try it
• Wimbley addition has helped make St. Thomas Aquinas a boys’ basketball power
• The praise, the problem, and possibilities with Dolphins quarterbacks
• ‘It means the world to me’: Panthers’ Barkov named Finland’s Athlete of the Year
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in South Florida
• ‘101 Dalmatians’ actress Dame Joan Plowright dead at 95
• Metal detectorist finds medieval silver coin adorned with cross in Poland. See it
• Husband ‘floored’ by massive lottery win rushes to wake wife. ‘Thought I was dreaming’
• Mom handcuffed 11-year-old son to oil tank in basement while at work, PA cops say
• Animals confiscated by police and ‘supergiant’ sea bugs: See the latest new species
• Parents zip-tied in front of their four kids during violent NY home invasion, feds say
• Hidden labyrinths and wood in plain site: Here are the latest ancient discoveries
• ‘Large’ fanged creature found lurking in dark swamp in Vietnam. It’s a new species
• Here’s why Quaker recalled Pearl Milling Original Pancake & Waffle Mix in 11 states
• Readers’ generosity leads to unexpected gift for South Florida teen over the holidays